L’HISTOIRE: Shakira's Golden Ensemble at the 2001 Grammy Awards

L’HISTOIRE explores fashion history moments you should know, from what actors wore on a red carpet to celebrities who made cameos on the runway. Some are unsung, and some are better known. Each is part of the fabric of today’s fashion world, be it barrier breakers or culture makers.

When talking about Latin music, it would be remiss to not mention Shakira, not only for her songs but for her style, too. Her red carpet and off-duty looks have always garnered attention, which remains true to this day.

One of her most iconic red carpet ensembles was in 2001, when she wore a gold mini dress with a train to win her first-ever Grammy Awards. She was nominated in and won the Best Latin Pop Album category for Shakira MTV Unplugged. The belly dancing icon opted for a plunging-neckline dress with golden embroidery adorning the design that matched her champagne-hued, knee-high boots. The statement-making gown complemented her long and curly blonde tresses. She opted for minimal jewelry, like one gold ring on her left hand proving that she knows how to balance her jewelry and clothes. For makeup, the singer donned a subtle pink glossy lip with a soft pink blush and glittery smokey eye.

The Colombian-born singer has been making history in the music industry since 1991 when her debut album Magia dropped and successfully made the crossover to English music with her major hits "Hips Don't Lie" and "Beautiful Liar," a collaboration with Beyoncé that cemented Shakira's place and Latin music on an even more global stage. Her impact on the music industry is undeniable, but she's also established herself as a fashion icon. From low-rise jeans and crop tops that accentuate her iconic hips to sheer dresses and formal gowns, the award-winning singer has worn it all and was considered the epitome of Y2K fashion. 

To channel her 2001 golden Grammys look, be as bold as she was in risk-taking fashion choices. Try a gold mini dress by Naadine Merabi paired with knee-high Jimmy Choo boots to recreate the shining look Shakira donned at the ceremony. For makeup, lean into a smokey eye look with soft pink blush and glossy lips to achieve Shakira's early 2000s red carpet style.